Flag of Egypt

Africa

120.1M

1984

EG | 2:3

Official Palette

Symbolism

Red represents the blood shed during the struggle against colonialism, white represents a bright and peaceful future, and black represents the dark days of oppression. The emblem is the Eagle of Saladin.

History

The Arab Liberation flag design was introduced after the 1952 Egyptian Revolution. The current version with the Eagle of Saladin was adopted on October 4, 1984, replacing the previous falcon emblem.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of red, white, and black with the golden Eagle of Saladin centered in the white band.

Color Meanings

red: The blood shed during the struggle against colonialism and oppression

white: A bright, peaceful, and hopeful future

black: The dark days of foreign rule and oppression

Country Facts

Population: 120.1M

7.8% of Africa
Capital: Cairo
Languages: Arabic
Continent: Africa
Subregion: North Africa
Landlocked: No
Borders: Israel Libya Palestine Sudan
ISO 3166-1: EG

Flag Identification

Adopted: October 4, 1984
Proportions: 2:3 (≈1.500)
Total Colors: 4
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands
Key Symbols: Emblem, Animal, Text

Influences

Eagle of Saladin

Arab Liberation flag

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Flag Protocol

The golden Eagle of Saladin must be centered in the white band
Horizontal stripes must be of equal height

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